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US in real danger of losing the moon race to China, experts tell Senate
By Josh Dinner published
A Senate Commerce Committee hearing sounded the alarm over the U.S.-China moon race, emphasizing American dominance off Earth as the backdrop for NASA’s next funding authorization.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts take on the viral 'Bobby and Pete' fitness challenge (video)
By Mike Wall published
The four Artemis 2 moon astronauts passed the "Bobby and Pete" fitness challenge recently, performing 100 pushups and 50 pull-ups in less than 10 minutes.

Asteroid Bennu contains stardust that's older than the solar system
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"Bennu is a time capsule of the material that was throughout the solar system."

Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS could be investigated by these spacecraft as it races past the sun: 'This could be literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
By Robert Lea published
Excitement is building regarding the interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS, with new research suggesting which spacecraft from Earth could get a close-up view of the comet.

ISS astronauts serve up space sushi | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts use creativity and culture to make life in orbit feel a little more like home.

How military helicopters in Colorado will help land NASA's Artemis astronauts on the moon
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA is using Colorado's rugged peaks to rehearse the risky final moments of future Artemis lunar landings.

Pluto quiz: Can you figure out this dwarf planet?
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Think you know Pluto? From icy plains to planetary debates, this quiz dives deep into the mysteries of our solar system's most controversial—and captivating—dwarf planet.

Neptune Know-It-All: A Neptune trivia quiz
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
In this quiz, you'll test your knowledge of Neptune's features, moons, and the science that keeps astronomers fascinated.

NASA employees fear worsening conditions as new Trump executive order eliminates their right to unionize
By Josh Dinner published
A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump removes NASA employees from federal labor-management protections, under the justification of national security.
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